Two stories in one novel: the destructive triangle of Anna, her husband Karenin, & her lover Vronsky;; and the courtship & miage of Kitty & Levin.; First published in Russia 1873-1877.
Alexei Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi Books
December 29, 1882 – February 23, 1945
Aleksei Nikolaevich Tolstoi (1883-1945) was a russian novelist, playwright, historian, and short story writer, a former nobleman who immigrated to western Europe after the Bolshevik Revolution. Tolstoi returned to Russia in 1923, where he became a supporter of the Communist Party and honoured artist receiving three Stalin Prizes. "Nikita's Childhood" (1922), a lyrical story of a childhood in a Russian village that incorporates autobiographical elements.
The Enormous Turnip
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
That turnip's ready, said the farmer, one morning. But he can't pull it out of the ground. Soon he has a string of helpers but the turnip just won't budge. How big can this turnip be?
War and Peace
- 1456 pages
- 51 hours of reading
The monumental Russian classic reflects the life and times of Russian society during the Napoleonic War.
Aelita
- 188 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Set in the aftermath of the Russian Civil War, this novel follows engineer Los and Red Army soldier Gusev as they embark on a daring journey to Mars in a makeshift spacecraft. Upon arrival, they discover an ancient civilization with roots tracing back to the fabled continent of Atlantis. The story blends science fiction with themes of exploration and the clash of ideologies, offering a unique perspective on human ambition and the search for new frontiers.
